Effect of Batter Solids and Starch Type on the Structure of Baked Starch Foams
John W. Lawton, Randal L. Shogren, Karl F. Tiefenbacher
Cereal Chemistry
Abstract
ABSTRACT The effects of starch type on the properties of baked starch foams were investigated. Starch types used for baking were normal corn, normal potato, waxy corn, high‐amylopectin potato, wheat, and tapioca. Solids content of the starch batters used to bake foam trays ranged from 25 to 45%. Processing parameters and physical properties of the foams were examined. Starch‐foamed trays were formed by heating a starch batter inside a closed mold. Scanning electron micrographs showed that the thin‐walled foamed trays have a dense outer skin and a less dense interior with large cells. The weight of the foamed trays and density of the foam depended on the amount of batter cooked inside the mold, the percent solids of the batter, and the type of starch used. The high‐amylopectin starches made the lightest trays, while the normal cereal starches made the heaviest trays. Baking time depended on percent solids of the batter, the batter volume added to the mold, and starch type. The normal cereal starches had the longest baking times and the high‐amylopectin starches had the shortest baking times Strength and flexibility of the trays are correlated with tray weight and foam density. Heavier trays had greater strength and less flexibility than did lighter trays. Physical properties of the trays can be tailored to meet specific criteria by changing the starch type used and the batter solids.
Extracted Claims
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high-amylopectin starches made lightest trays
“The high‐amylopectin starches made the lightest trays, while the normal cereal starches made the heaviest trays.”
tray weight and foam density correlated with strength and flexibility
“Strength and flexibility of the trays are correlated with tray weight and foam density.”
baking affected weight and density of foamed trays
“The weight of the foamed trays and density of the foam depended on the amount of batter cooked inside the mold, the percent solids of the batter, and the type of starch used.”